Bhubaneswar: Indian Institute of Technology (IT) Bhubaneswar has celebrated its 17th Foundation Day on, here on Wednesday.
Odisha governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati graced the occasion as the chief guest.
Prof. Shreepad Karmalkar, Director, IIT Bhubaneswar, briefly traced the birth of the institute and the history of the campus of IIT Bhubaneswar. He explained the journey of the institute towards the Viksit Bharat @ 2047 objective, and highlighted its new initiatives in the areas of teaching-learning, research, industry-academia collaboration, entrepreneurship development, creation of outstanding school teachers and corporate social responsibility.
Addressing the gathering, governor Kambhampati lauded the institute’s significant progress since its establishment in 2008 and urged it to strive for global excellence. The Governor further noted that IIT Bhubaneswar’s multidisciplinary curriculum and focus on industry-academia collaboration have set it apart. He stressed the importance of fostering a spirit of entrepreneurship and innovation among students, reflecting India’s growing leadership in the global start- up ecosystem. Urging students to lead with conviction, courage, and compassion, the governor encouraged them to pursue ambitious projects and contribute to the vision of ‘Viksit Bharat” and ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’. He emphasized that the institute must continue creating knowledge and building a culture of lifelong learning to prepare students for leadership roles in an evolving world. The governor concluded his speech with an inspiring message: “Let us create knowledge that will inform and transform the world and prepare students as technically grounded leaders who will change the world.”
Prof. Rajesh Roshan Dash, Dean (Student Affairs) proposed a vote of thanks. Prof. Mihir Pandit, dean (Faculty Affairs) and Shri Bamadev Acharya, Registrar of the Institute were also present on the occasion.
